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OW08 FVZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 FVZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 157,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 157,001 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 156,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 145,089 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 145,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,190 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,469 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2016 128,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 115,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 115,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside front tierod

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,897 miles

slight play in offside front tierod

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,895 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 47,894 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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OW08 FVZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW08 FVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW08 FVZ registered?

OW08 FVZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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